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The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
109 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara City College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Franciscan Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Franciscan Hotel

Santa Barbara hotel in Santa Barbara Beach with outdoor pool and Hot tub
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub and free use of bicycles. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Franciscan Hotel offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Franciscan Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carriage and Western Art Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and 4 minutes on foot from Santa Barbara Harbor
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Franciscan Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at The Franciscan Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

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Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara
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The Franciscan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice grounds, breakfast, big rooms & great cookies all day
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps to the waterfront. Comfort and convenience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet and clean place to stay right by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with a large friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, it was clean, quiet, and very close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
Friendly staff, terrific location near town and the beach and very clean. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel in a fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a nice place to stay, had everything we needed but checkin was delayed. We were unable to check in on time (4p) as our room was not ready. The front desk person did not have a sense of urgency and customer service was under par.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay on our way through Santa Barbara - check in was quick and straight forward and lots of helpful advice and suggestions were given for things to do and places to eat. Room was clean and spacious, bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Valley Center

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan, Claremont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Franciscan is always a good choice when in Santa Barbara. The location is 2 blocks from the beach & near lots of restaurants & shopping. The pool area is very nice but we were disappointed to find that the jacuzzi was out of order. The furniture in our room (#107) could use some updating but the bathroom had a new shower & the flooring looked new. There is a hot breakfast that is included & there are warm cookies all day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
The only thing good about this place was the warm pool for my kids. Room was bad. Muggy and weird smell when we checked in. Bed comforters and sheets felt damp. Uncomfortable beds that were different in height and mattress, no clock, no phone, no decor of any sort. No dresser to even put our clothes anywhere!!!! Won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hotel in a great location
The Franciscan is a very good hotel. The rooms are spacious, well appointed, and very clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic, just a short walk (block & a 1/2 to the beach). The bed was too firm for my wife and I, so we didn't get as good a night sleep as expected. That's the only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Bed could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
After many years they do have a breakfast serviced there,but it definitely needs work.The coffee and orange juice were fine though.The room we stayed in had no comfortable chairs to sit in.We have stayed here for years because of the excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
How about hanging some artwork in the room? The room was stark, cold. Wi Fi was incredibly slow to nonexistent , especially at night. I could not comprehend the use of the TV
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tabatha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The s of a was out of service, the rooms are ok , the location is good, we wanted to use the lobby restroom after we checked out and we were told No !!!! That was awful. Is not a bad place but I am glad I didn’t oaid much for it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Bilal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024